New police appeal after fatal crash on A390
Officers want to hear from any witnesses
Police investigating a fatal crash near Liskeard say they now want to speak to anyone who saw the car on the night it happened.
Two men, aged 18 and 30, and a 16 year old boy died when the car crashed in St Ive on Tuesday night.
Formal identification is yet to take place but their next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Sergeant Tina Green from the Bodmin Serious Collision Investigation Team said, “From our initial enquiries we believe that the vehicle involved in the collision, a grey or black BMW M135i, was in the area of Kit Hill at around 10.30pm on Tuesday 18 April.
“From there we believe it travelled through Callington, along Tavistock Road and crossed the junction with the A388. They have later joined the A390, continuing until the collision occurred in St Ive.
“I would ask for anyone who was in those areas between 10.30pm and 11.50pm on the night 18 April and who may have seen the vehicle or have relevant dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which may assist our ongoing investigation, to report it to us.
Sgt Green continued: “We believe that a silver Audi was travelling with the BMW and this vehicle has been seized by police. We do believe that there were a number of vehicles travelling in both directions on the A390 which would have seen the BMW and/or Audi heading in the direction of Liskeard and I would also ask those people to get in touch with us as they may be able to assist our investigation.”
"An impact on the local community"
Two boys, aged 16, and two girls aged 15 and 16, from Liskeard, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
They have since been released on police bail until July whilst enquiries continue.
Liskeard Sector Inspector, David Ratcliff said: “Understandably this incident, which involves a number of young people from the Liskeard area, will have had an impact on the local community. Our Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out reassurance patrols in the town centre and surrounding areas and I’d encourage the public to speak to them if they can assist with any queries or concerns.
“I’m grateful to the Mayor who has confirmed that the area of the Fountain at The Parade in Liskeard town centre has been identified as a dedicated area for those wishing to lay tributes.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 50230120322.